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Inso-mania (poem)

By Jon Turner

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I haven't slept in 3 days
I am tired
Closing my eyes does nothing for me
It gives me fear
Fear gives me rage
Rage makes my mind race
My racing mind keeps me awake
Staying awake drains my body
My drained body still produces energy
My energy makes me pace
Pacing tires my legs
My tired legs make me sit
Sitting makes my back sore
My sore back makes me lay down
Laying down makes me tired
Being tired helps me close my eyes
Closing my eyes does nothing for me

— Jon Turner
IVAW


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